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Showme_5vr
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Feb 24, 2020

Tire flat spots

We are planning on taking a small trip this summer. The camper has been setting in the same spot at an RV park for 2 years now. Is flat spotting of the tires a thing? How long does it take for this to happen? If I were to jack up each side and spin the tire would this help? Thanks for your input.
  • Your not giving much info to get good advice. How old are the tires? What surface have they been sitting on for 2 yrs? Are they bias, or radial? All tires will dry rot, but radial tires are less likely to flat spot. I'd find the bottom spot, look between the tread for any cracks, or signs of rot. If they are only 2 yrs old, parked on a solid surface, no standing water, they should be okay. If more than 5 yrs old, parked on the dirt, they need to be replaced.

    Jerry
  • Flat spots will work themselves out but mice and other rodents could be a concern, just sitting.

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